New ball game for ace Laws

Five-goal defender Michael Laws, having proved he is equally at home in attack, may be asked to take on a new dual role when Blyth travel to Burscough looking for UniBond League Premier Division points.

Five-goal defender Michael Laws, having proved he is equally at home in attack, may be asked to take on a new dual role when Blyth travel to Burscough looking for UniBond League Premier Division points.

With skipper Richard Forster not available and Gareth McAlindon starting a three-match ban, manager Paul Baker was today thinking of asking Laws to captain the side from central midfield.

Baker, still not sure about making the trip himself tomorrow because of painful back trouble, was forced to miss Tuesday night's 1-0 home win over Wakefield.

It was the Spartans' first League win at Croft Park since the opening day of the season when they beat Ashton 2-0.

"Tom Wade, who is standing in for me, is doing a fine job," said Baker. "But he told me we had to battle and I have no doubt that will be the case again tomorrow.

"With Richard Forster not available, I have to choose between Graham Fenton and Michael Laws when it comes to being captain, but it is a nice choice to have."